The skeleton of a woman, believed to be from the 11th or early 12th century, may have had one of the most important jobs of her day.
Author: Ashley May, USA TODAY
Suspicious packages sent to US consulate and more foreign offices prompt asbestos scare
The Australian Federal Police said emergency services were examining suspicious packages delivered toEmbassies and Consulates on Wednesday.
U.S. Navy veteran has been held in Iranian jail since July, mother says
Michael R. White, 46, wasarrested months ago while visiting his Iranian girlfriend, The New York Times reports.
More blood pressure medication recalled: Company recalls 80 lots of valsartan over cancer concerns
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling valsartan tablets that might includeN-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), a possible human carcinogen.
Michelle Obama takes Hillary Clinton’s title as most admired woman in Gallup poll
This is the first time in 17 years another woman other than Hillary Clinton topped Gallup’s Most Admired Woman list.
How to track Santa on Christmas Eve: NORAD won’t be affected by government shutdown
Where is Santa Claus? NORAD, Google or Alexa have an idea.
Woman’s inflatable dragon decorations at Christmas prompt ‘may God bless you’ note from neighbor
A Louisiana woman’s neighbor accused her of belonging to a “demonic cult” and asked her to take her dragon decorations down. The internet disagreed.
Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student
Former Louisiana officers are facing minor charges after a video surfaced showing a violent encounter with a 14-year-old middle school student.
Coconut oil is still not healthy, dietitians say
There still isn’t any solid research on health benefits of coconut oil, experts say. Dietitians say avoid more than a tablespoon a day.
Robot featured at Russian event is actually a man in a suit
Russian state TV praised the “hi-tech robot” featured at an annual technology event for children. Turns out, it wasn’t a robot at all.